The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V316000·Announced 2013-07-19

Spartan Motors Recalls 2012-2013 Utilimaster Reach Vehicles Due to Software Defect

Spartan Motors is recalling 2012-2013 Utilimaster Reach vehicles because a software problem may cause the engine to shut down without warning, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (inadvertent engine shutdown increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Utilimaster Reach vehicles. The recall addresses a software problem in the control module that may cause the vehicle to experience an inadvertent engine shutdown.

An engine shutdown without warning increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control modules free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Motors at 1-800-582-3454 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
UTILIMASTER REACH
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
330

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • REACH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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